Windows 10: ''Activate windows'' after my annual pc reset.

Discus and support ''Activate windows'' after my annual pc reset. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have had windows 10 ever since it force-updated me years ago from 8.1! What the f* is wrong with it now?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by KevXrev, Sep 10, 2019.

  1. KevXrev Win User

    ''Activate windows'' after my annual pc reset.


    I have had windows 10 ever since it force-updated me years ago from 8.1! What the f* is wrong with it now?

    :)
     
    KevXrev, Sep 10, 2019
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  2. Windows is not activated following "reset this pc"


    My latest rebuild was done using:
    • Reset this PC.
    • Don't keep files.

    I now see the conflicting output as show in post #16.

    Also I have a watermark on my desktop. Is this normal?

    ''Activate windows'' after my annual pc reset. [​IMG]
     
    the5krunner, Sep 10, 2019
    #2
  3. IggSter Win User
    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, Sep 10, 2019
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  4. P4-630 Win User

    ''Activate windows'' after my annual pc reset.

    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

    • If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
      • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
      • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Sep 10, 2019
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